"Elmo" & Other Random Cutenesses

Benjamin & Joseph have seen Elmo only a handful of times, and when they have seen him they have not been especially impressed.

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So you can imagine my confusion when a few weeks ago Joseph started saying "Elmo" multiple times a day. I couldn't figure it out???

Finally, after a trip to the mall, where every time we saw any stuffed animals Joseph hollered out "Elmo" loud enough for the entire mall to hear him, I realized he is saying "animal."

This boy loves his "Elmos" quite a lot. This monkey was a gift from his cousin & he has been wearing it constantly as he plays.

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Another favorite phrase of both boys right now is "all done."

It is used in excess...

Put one grape in mouth... "all done," next grape... "all done."

Put block on tower "all done," second block "all done" ... you get the idea.

The cuteness is increased by the hand motion they do with it!

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Both boys have learned what the other needs for comfort...

Joseph = paci & lovey

Benjamin = blanket

If they find their brother's comfort object they take it to them and insist that their brother take it weather they want it or not...

And just because there are fewer things cuter than a toddler wrapped in a towel...